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Summary

This position serves as second-in-command, support the Cost Manager and functioning as an assistant manager. This position will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the costing process. The position serves as a mentor, trainer, and expert resource – building skill sets for and transferring knowledge to other cost staff members and hospital clients. This professional will lead complex projects, assess staff and client relationships, and provide technical support and guidance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads, mentors, trains and develops cost staff members in the understanding of the cost model.

• Demonstrates expert understanding and knowledge of the decision support product and cost accounting.

• Performs ongoing maintenance of the decision support tool, applying cost standards, validating RVU’s and setting up indirect costing structure.

• Ensures accuracy of the DS cost data by completing audits and reconciliations of all data elements.

• Shares results of audits and reconciliations with hospital clients, supporting the accuracy of the Decision Support system.

• Train and mentor hospital personnel in establishing RVU’s to maintain the level of accuracy of the costing process.

• Develops reports to support analysis for hospital operations.

• Maintains a clear line of communication with assigned client hospitals and provides excellent customer service. ​

Qualifications:

• Required Minimum Education: 4 yr/bachelor's degree, Specialty/Major - Accounting or Related Field
• Preferred Education: Grad Degree/(Masters), Specialty/Major - MBA, MHA, MS Decisions Science or master related to healthcare

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

• CPA, CMA, CHFP

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Years and Type of Experience - 5 - 7

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Comprehends general business concepts. Oral communication skills, communicated to varied audience – adjust detail and language to meet audience needs. Math ability, reasoning ability and advanced computer skills. Advanced Excel skills and a strong understanding of relational database structure.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Past supervisory experience preferred.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com